Books like This year's garden by Cynthia Rylant
The book traces a year in the life of a large farm family, illustrating how the passage of spring, summer, fall and winter is reflected in the growth, flourishing and eventual decline of their garden. The narrative underscores the rhythms of country life and the close ties between people, plant life and seasonal change.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Cynthia Rylant
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